Col. Marvin Oliver Sanders Jr.
Col. Marvin Oliver Sanders Jr.
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Marvin was born in Spartanburg, SC on January 8, 1943 to the late Marvin O. Sanders Sr. and Helen Fine Hand. He was a member of Duncan Memorial Methodist Church and was retired from Spartanburg County as the Veterans Affairs Administrator. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed beekeeping and previously raised and bred English Bulldogs. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1960, serving four years and then enlisted in the SC Army National Guard for a military career that lasted a total of 43 years. He was a true military man who loved his country.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janice Deal Sanders; son, Marvin O. Sanders III, "Mark,"; daughter, Amy Sanders Fowler (Jerry)- his little girl who adored him; grandsons, Matthew Fowler, Mark Fowler, and Grant Sanders, all of whom affectionately called him "Pa."
He was preceded in death by a son, Matt Sanders; a daughter, Terry Sanders; and a sister, Barbara Dixon.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30AM on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com
Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory
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Sterling Anderson US Army Retired
July 11, 2022
Mo was a great servant to the people of his country! He was a god friend of mine all those years before and in the SC National Guard.
It is hard to believe he has been gone so long ago.
I have the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sterling
Cindy Hart
August 2, 2020
Thinking of each family member and
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Cindy Hart
Arthur Sanford
July 25, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy
July 21, 2020
My sincere condolences for your loss.
Love,
Robert Fine
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July 21, 2020
Condolences to the family. Jimmy Powell
Kimberly Smith
July 20, 2020
Jan, Mark and Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with YOU!
Love, Kim Dixon Smith
Lt. Colonel (Ret) Sterling Anderson
July 19, 2020
Marvin was a fine soldier who served his Country and State with honor and dedication. His service should be remembered as he goes on to his next mission.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
The Staff of J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory
July 18, 2020
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
Deanna Horton
July 18, 2020
My prayers are with all praying that God will be with you and give you peace
Cindy Jones
July 17, 2020
Lord, where do I even begin? This man was like a second dad to me and so many others in the neighborhood. I haven't seen him much since I moved away but I just want to say God bless Jan, Amy and Mark as they go through the rest of this earthly journey without him. He served his country and community well. Give hugs to Terry, Matt and Granny Helen for me. I know they were all waiting for you to join them.
Kay Ruff
July 17, 2020
Jan&Family,I'm sad to hear of Toddiez Passing, May God Comfort you in this difficult time, Love you,Kay
James Snell, Jr. Esquire
July 17, 2020
Aunt Jan: Lee and I are truly sorry for the loss of Toddie. He was a fine gentleman and I enjoyed getting to know him. He served his country honorably. Our prayers are with you, Mark and Amy.
Tina Fincher Jones
July 17, 2020
Jan, Mark, and Amy I am so very sorry for your loss. Toddie was a wonderful man loved by many. He will be missed. I'm just grateful that I know he is home now with Helen, Matt, and Terry. I love you all and I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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